Hayden Fox, the curmudgeonly coach of Minnesota State University's Screaming Eagles football team, tries to navigate his way through the sports world, fatherhood and family life without dropping the ball.
Episodes
Kelly and the Professor
Kelly tells Hayden she had a date with a faculty member, and he wants to know who.
Pilot
Kelly's return to Minnesota for college awakens Hayden's paternal instincts, disrupting his relationship with Christine
Kelly, Meet Christine
Christine demands Hayden be truthful with Kelly about their relationship.
I'm in Love with a Boy Named Stuart
Hayden detests Kelly's new boyfriend.
The Loss Weekend
A losing streak makes Hayden unpleasant company for Christine.
Gambling for Meat
Hayden suspends Luther for 30 days for gambling when he bets against the team and wins a steak at the Touchdown Club; but Luther think he has been fired, and takes another job.
19 Candles
Hayden plans a quiet birthday celebration for Kelly, who invites Stuart.
Parents' Weekend
Christine is seized by an uncontrollable urge to get a look at Hayden's ex-wife, who's come up for Parents' Weekend.
I'm Sorry I Told You My Wife Was Dead
Hayden consoles a wealthy alumnus' widow to secure a substantial donation.
Whose Team Is It, Anyway?
Although Hayden needs a victory in his last game for a winning season, he may be forced to bench his star player for skipping practice.
Hoot, Hoot Hike
The poetry of football is turned into ballet by Kelly's dance instructor, who envisions a pas de deux with technical advisor Hayden.
Dauber's Blow-Out
Anti-fun Riley Pringle of the Conduct Committee joins Hayden in supervising Dauber's season-ending party.
Top Cast
Craig T. Nelson
Coach Hayden Fox
Jerry Van Dyke
Luther Van Dam
Shelley Fabares
Christine Armstrong
Bill Fagerbakke
Dauber Dybinski
